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Beauty is the Mother of Crime

DAVIDSON, J, (see also HANCOCK, John)

Beauty is the Mother of Crime
Image: By permission of Amgueddfa Cymru — Museum Wales
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Collection

Amgueddfa Cymru – Museum Wales

Item Number

NMW A 17007

Creation/Production

DAVIDSON, J, (see also HANCOCK, John)

Acquisition

Bequest, 29/12/1942

Measurements

Height (cm): 40
Width (cm): 17

Techniques

Watercolour and pencil on paper

Material

Watercolour
Pencil
Paper

Location

In store
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  • Crown
  • Davidson, J, (See Also Hancock, John)
  • Female Figure
  • Fine Art
  • Watercolour
  • Works On Paper

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